Senna Prescribing at THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,060
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£592
vs National Avg
+76.1%
THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE prescribed 1,060 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £592 to the NHS. This is 76.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £592 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +76.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.